Prison Fellowship Australia (PFA) is a Christian ministry focused on sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with prisoners, their families, and victims of crime. They offer various programs and support services to foster spiritual renewal, rehabilitation, and restoration within the prison system and beyond. 

Core Mission:

PFA aims to bring the message of hope and change to prisoners, ex-offenders, and their families by sharing the Gospel and providing support. 

They offer a wide range of services, including Prison Visiting: Volunteers and chaplains provide spiritual and emotional support, mentorship, and practical assistance to prisoners. 

Restorative Justice Programs:

PFA facilitates programs like the Sycamore Tree Project, which helps prisoners understand the impact of their actions on victims and encourages them to take responsibility. 

Support for Families:

They offer assistance to families of offenders through mentoring, camps and programs like Angel Tree, which provides Christmas gifts to children of prisoners. 

Post-Release Support:

PFA provides support to prisoners transitioning back into the community, including assistance with finding housing, employment, and building positive relationships. 

Global Capacity Initiative:

PFA shares its expertise with international ministries in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance their work with prisoners and their families. 

10% of all church giving is sown into Prison Fellowship.